The Sudbury Wolves have suspended all team activities after 12 players tested positive with COVID-19.

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) said all players are either asymptomatic or exhibiting mild symptoms.

1st NHL case of virus shows need for social distancing, disease expert says

An infectious disease expert says the NHL's first positive test for COVID-19 doesn't come as a surprise. It's also an example of why social distancing is crucial in the fight to slow the widening pandemic that's sweeping large chunks of the globe.

After an Ottawa Senator tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, an infectious disease expert said it is reasonable to expect more player cases coming in the NHL.

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Ottawa Senators reveal 1st positive COVID-19 test among NHL players

An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first NHLer to be diagnosed with the coronavirus.

The home rink of the Ottawa Senators is seen above in March. On Tuesday night, the team revealed one of its players tested positive for coronavirus, marking the NHL's first case.

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"The OHL is working in consultation with the League's independent chief medical officer while the Wolves continue to follow the guidance of Public Health Sudbury and Districts," the league said in a press release.

Because team activities have been cancelled, the team's next three games have been postponed.&nbsp;

Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Sudbury Wolves at Soo Greyhounds

Friday, Dec. 3 – Barrie Colts at Sudbury Wolves

Saturday, Dec. 4 – Sudbury Wolves at Barrie Colts

Additional games will be subject to review, the league said.

12 Sudbury Wolves players have tested positive with COVID-19.

12 Sudbury Wolves players test positive for COVID-19

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